It’s hard to believe February is almost over, and if you need proof, a major sign of St.Patrick’s Day is making headlines.

The Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has selected Michael Kenny, 59, as the Grand Marshal for the 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee

"This is among, other than marrying my wife, other than my children being born, other than my faith, this is right next to that," Kenny says.

As is tradition, the committee gathered at Benedictine Military Academy to pick the person who would be the head of another tradition — the nation's second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Kenny’s family has been a big part of the festivities.

A native of Savannah, his father was Grand Marshal of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in 1978, as was his father-in-law in 1974.

As you might expect, Kenny is thrilled to take his turn as the lead and understands the history and importance of the festival to the community.

"It's a huge honor for me and my wife and my family, and obviously, it's a once in a life time achievement, and we are just so blessed to have this opportunity to be selected. And it's just a thrill of a lifetime," Kenny adds.

According to the Parade Committee, Kenny's Irish lineage can be traced through several surnames, notably Kenny, Brennan, McGuire and McGowan.

The Kenny line is verified to County Wexford.

Kenny is going to be very busy over the next few weeks.

Next Sunday he will be formally installed as the head of the parade at Public Investiture of the Grand Marshal.

That’s at 2:45 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the DeSoto Savannah in the Madison Ballroom.